48 Carr Allison Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers for 2026
We are excited to announce the 2026 Best Lawyers® Awards! Two of our attorneys were named “2026 Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers®. This award is presented to a single lawyer in each practice area and geographic region in each edition. These attorneys are Thomas L. Oliver, II in […]
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Sausaman Prevails on a Motion to Dismiss
Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion to dismiss for fraud on behalf of a convenient store client. After an extensive evidentiary hearing, the court dismissed the case with prejudice. Great Results!
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Sausaman Obtains Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office obtained summary judgement for a retail client in federal court. The plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence that the defendant had notice of a transitory foreign substance, and the court dismissed the case. Great Results!
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Sausaman and Igou Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Miles Igou of our Jacksonville (FL) office successfully obtained summary judgment for a gas station client. The court found the wooden pallet at issue to be an open and obvious condition, dismissing the case. Great Results!
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Sausaman and Kirkpatrick Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Elizabeth Kirkpatrick of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment on behalf of their hotel chain client. The court found that the plaintiff failed to present sufficient evidence of notice regarding a transitory foreign substance and dismissed the claim. Great Results!
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Sausaman and Bateh Prevail on a Motion for Summary Judgment
Alison Sausaman and Caroline Bateh of our Jacksonville (FL) office prevailed on a motion for final summary judgment on a slip and fall claim brought against their restaurant client, resulting in a final dismissal of all claims. Great Results!
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Zwilling and Sausaman Published in USLAW Magazine
Carr Allison attorneys Melisa Zwilling and Alison Sausaman have been published in the 2024 winter issue of USLAW Magazine. Read their article “Best Practices to Avoid Nuclear Employment Verdicts” here!
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Sausaman, Houston and Flynn Prevail on a Motion to Dismiss
Alison Sausaman, Hal Houston and Galen Flynn prevailed on a motion to dismiss an employment discrimination and retaliation case filed in the Middle District of Florida. After three rounds of motion practice, the Court dismissed the case in its entirety with prejudice.
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Sausaman and Cunningham Obtain a Motion to Dismiss
Alison Sausaman and Megan Cunningham of our Jacksonville office prevailed on a motion to dismiss Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 claims in federal court filed on behalf of a hotel client. After extensive motion practice, the federal court dismissed all claims with prejudice. Great Results!
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Sausaman and Vickers Obtain Summary Judgment
Shareholders Alison Sausaman and Heath Vickers of our Jacksonville office prevailed on a motion for summary judgment in federal court on behalf of a large national department store in a premises liability case. The plaintiff’s attorneys aggressively pursued the claim intending to try the case to verdict prior to the […]
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Sarber, Vickers and Sausaman Obtain Defense Verdict
Carr Allison shareholders Johnny Sarber, Heath Vickers and Alison Sausaman have secured a defense verdict for our clients in Orange County, Florida in a trucking case involving two plaintiffs, who were unfortunately catastrophically injured and claimed millions of dollars in potential damages. The Carr Allison team successfully convinced the Court to bifurcate the […]
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Zwilling and Sausaman Present Webinar on How to Not Get Sued for Discrimination or Harassment
No employer wants to be sued, but employment-related lawsuits are on the rise and jury verdicts in employment cases are out of control. There are steps every employer can take to greatly reduce the likelihood of being sued for discrimination or harassment. In the event a lawsuit is filed, those […]
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Sherman and Sausaman Win Summary Judgment
The plaintiff filed suit against the City of Marathon and its Councilman alleging negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress and assault. Austin and Alison moved for summary disposition due to plaintiff’s failure to comply with Section 768.28, Florida Statutes, Failure to State a Cause of Action, and the Councilman’s entitlement […]
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7 Carr Allison Attorneys Named to 2023 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars
Carr Allison is proud to announce that seven attorneys have been named to the 2023 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list. Attorneys are selected as Rising Stars by a rigorous process of peer nominations, peer evaluations and third party research. Eligibility for Rising Stars is subject to those 40 years old […]
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Sausaman Wins Motion to Dismiss
Carr Allison shareholder Alison H. Sausaman of the Jacksonville (FL) office won a motion to dismiss filed on behalf of a large transportation employer. After three rounds of moving to dismiss the complaint, the federal court dismissed all six counts with prejudice. Great Results!
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Sausaman and Flynn Obtain Dismissal
Carr Allison attorneys Alison Sausaman and Galen Flynn of our Jacksonville (FL) office won a motion to dismiss in an employment case in federal court. After three rounds of moving to dismiss the complaint, the court dismissed the case in its entirety with prejudice. Congratulations!
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3 Carr Allison Jacksonville Attorneys Named To The Best Lawyers in America: Ones To Watch®
Carr Allison is proud to announce that 3 attorneys from our Jacksonville (FL) office have been selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch® 2024. They are recognized for excellence in their respective practice areas. Congratulations! Below is a list of the Jacksonville attorneys included. C.H. Houston III […]
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Sausaman and Thornton Published in USLAW Magazine
Carr Allison attorneys Alison Sausaman and Tommy Thornton have recently been published in the 2023 Spring Issue of USLAW Magazine. Their article “Defense Weapons in a Nuclear World” discusses potential strategies to use when defending against “nuclear” verdicts and settlements. To read the full article, click here!
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Sausaman and Vickers Obtain Summary Judgement
Carr Allison shareholders Alison Sausaman and Heath Vickers won final summary judgment on all claims brought against a municipal client in a disability discrimination case. Plaintiff alleged claims under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Rehabilitation Act. The case was dismissed in its entirety by the federal court. Great Results!
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Sausaman and Vickers Obtain Summary Judgment
Carr Allison shareholders Alison H. Sausaman and Heath L. Vickers of our Jacksonville (FL) office obtained final summary judgment entirely dismissing a premises liability case against a municipal client. The defense counsel argued that the defendant had not breached any duty owed to plaintiff and that the alleged dangerous condition […]
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Houston and Sausaman Published in FDLA’s Trial Advocate Magazine
Carr Allison’s Hal Houston and Alison Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office had an article published in The Florida Defense Lawyers Association’s Trial Advocate magazine. Their article “UM Subrogation and Self Insured Governmental Entities in Florida” discusses the lack of clear guidance from the Florida courts when it comes to […]
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Carr Allison Announces New Shareholders
Carr Allison is pleased to announce that Caylan Holland (Birmingham, AL) Meggie Krombach (Birmingham, AL) and Alison Sausaman (Jacksonville, FL) have been named as Shareholders. Caylan Holland is resident in the firm’s Birmingham (AL) office. Her practice involves assisting clients with the federal Medicare Secondary Payer Act. Meggie Krombach […]
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Defense Win for Sausaman and Vickers in Jacksonville
Shareholder Heath Vickers and Counsel Alison Sausaman, of Carr Allison’s Jacksonville (FL) office, prevailed on dispositive motions in a Section 1983 case alleging that an officer performed an unreasonable search and used excessive force during the course of an arrest. The court granted their motion to dismiss all claims against […]
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Oliver and Sausaman Published in USLAW Magazine Spring Issue
USLAW NETWORK, Inc., published an article by Carr Allison attorney’s Tom Oliver and Alison Sausaman in its Spring 2020 issue. Their article “ADA Website Compliance: Continued Uncertainty for Business” examines the evolving landscape of ADA website accessibility lawsuits across the country and encourages businesses to proactively take measures to ensure […]
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Carr Allison Announces New Shareholder and Counsel
Daniel B. Harris (Birmingham, AL) has been named a Shareholder at Carr Allison. Daniel’s practice focuses on labor and employment litigation where he defends employers in matters of discrimination and sexual harassment allegations, employee benefit issues, employment tort and contract claims, OSHA investigations and contests and wage and hour issues. […]
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New DOL Overtime Rule in Effect Jan 1, 2020
As expected, the United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule on September 24, 2019 regarding salaried employees and overtime pay. Effective January 1, 2020, employees who make less than $35,568 per year are eligible for overtime pay. Under the new rule, to be exempt from overtime pay […]
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Carr Allison Attorneys Named Rising Stars in Florida
Carr Allison is proud to announce that Shareholder Heath L. Vickers and Associate Alison H. Sausaman of our Jacksonville (FL) office, have been selected as 2019 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars. Heath has achieved this honor in each of the past six years. His diverse practice include defending matters involving trucking and […]
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Sausaman to Serve on FDLA Committee
Alison H. Sausaman, an associate at Carr Allison (Jacksonville, FL), has been selected to serve as the chair of the Governmental Law Committee of the Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA). Alison practices in the areas of premises liability, government torts and public liability, retail and hospitality, transportation and labor and […]
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Sausaman and Vickers Named 2018 Florida Rising Stars
Carr Allison is proud to announce that Alison H. Sausaman and Heath L. Vickers of our Jacksonville (FL) office, have been selected to the 2018 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Heath has been recognized by Florida Super Lawyers in each of the past five years. This is Alison’s first […]
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We’re On the Move in Jacksonville!
Carr Allison is excited to announce the relocation and expansion of its Jacksonville office to The Greenleaf and Crosby Building 208 North Laura Street, Suite 1100 Jacksonville, FL 32202 Office: 904.328.6456 Fax: 904.328.6473
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Carr Allison Welcomes Alison Sausaman
Carr Allison is pleased to announce the addition of Associate Alison H. Sausaman to the firm’s Jacksonville, Florida office. Alison’s litigation practice will focus on the areas of government torts and public liability, construction, transportation and premises liability. Alison received her Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University, graduating with […]
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